Hi there! Thank you so much for being part of our lives and our wedding celebration! Since both of us have lived independently in our own apartments for a few years, we have consequently acquired many of the appliances, furniture, etc. that we will need when we finally move in together after October 2. While we can still use upgrades and new things, we could not come up with a list of needs big enough to justify a registry dedicated to that stuff. Additionally, we are moving into a pretty small apartment so we don't have room for a bunch of gifts! Thus, we have set up this cash registry to make your gift giving (if you so desire) a lot more convenient for you and useful for us! We are hoping to use your cash gifts for our honeymoon to Europe (a cruise exploring parts of Italy, Spain, and France!), upgrades to furniture and appliances, and a general fund for our new life together in the expensive-to-live-in Windy City (rent, parking garages, date nights, etc.) This website is safe, secure, and convenient but if for whatever reason you would still like to bring a check or something (or nothing) to the wedding, that would be totally fine. We so look forward to celebrating with you! - Ben and Kendall